How Many Syllables In Mistrial?
3syllables
Mistrial has 3 syllables, mis-tri-al. It is a trisyllabic word.
mistrial
/ˈmɪs.traɪ.əl/ UK /ˈmɪs.traɪ.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mis.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/VC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.traɪ.əl/
Division By Letters
mis-tri-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mistrial
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | m | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tr | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Mistrial Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mistrial?
Mistrial has 3 syllables, mis-tri-al. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɪs.traɪ.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in mistrial?
The first syllable, mis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mistrial?
Mistrial has the structure CVC/CCV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mistrial into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.traɪ.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mis-tri-al.